Below are responses to our most frequently asked questions. Click the link on the
left to get the answer. If you have a question that is not answered here, please feel
free to contact us with your inquiry.

Q. Is your program approved by the Michigan Department of State?
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A. Absolutely! Our Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) has been approved
for use statewide by the Michigan Department of State, and meets or exceeds the
standards established by Michigan law. Only officially approved providers may
report completions to the Michigan Department of State.

A. Educational experts will fuss a lot about using humor to "hold attention"
and "facilitate information retention." But let's face it, you're really on our
site because you want to have a GREAT time while you complete your Basic Driver
Improvement Course. We'll keep you entertained, and the time will fly by as our
hilarious Basic Driver Improvement Course has you laughing while you learn. We know
that you could take any old traffic safety education course—but you want
the one that you can "cruise" through, not one that "drives" you crazy!

The successful completion of a Basic Driver Improvement Course allows drivers
to avoid points on their records and keeps the ticket information from being
shared with insurance companies. A ticket of up to three points can be "masked"
from your record. You might also be eligible for an automobile insurance
discount, if your insurance provider offers this benefit.

Q. Who is eligible to take a Basic Driver Improvement Course?
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The Michigan Department of State is required to send a notice of eligibility
to drivers who may attend. Generally, drivers are eligible if:

they have a valid, non-commercial license and have two or fewer points
on their record

the violation did not occur in a commercial vehicle

the violation was not a criminal offense

the ticket they received is eligible (Most "minor" traffic
violations—those assessing three or fewer points—are eligible
for the program.)

There is no limit to your number of attempts to pass a Basic Driver
Improvement Course within 60 days of your notice of eligibility. If you do not
pass a course within 60 days of the notice of eligibility, the points and the
violation will be put on your record and made available to insurance companies.

Q. What if I didn't receive a notice of eligibility or if I lost
that letter?
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If you are eligible and still within the 60-day eligibility period, you may
still take the course. (If 60 days have passed, the ticket and the points will
appear on your record.)

In order for us to report a course completion to the Michigan Department of
State, you will need to provide both your driver's license number and your "due
date" (the last date you can complete the course). If you do not know this
information, you may contact the Michigan Secretary of State to obtain it.

Your violation and its points will appear on your record and be made
available to insurance companies. However, the Michigan Department of State
will send you a notice if you are eligible to attend a Basic Driver Improvement
Course for subsequent tickets.

Q. How often can I take a Basic Driver Improvement Course to
avoid points on my record?
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There is no limit to the number of times you may attempt to pass a Basic
Driver Improvement Course within 60 days of your notice of eligibility. If you
do not pass the course within 60 days of your notice of eligibility, your
violation and its points will appear on your record and be made available to
insurance companies. However, the Michigan Department of State will send you
a notice if you are eligible to attend a Basic Driver Improvement Course for
subsequent tickets.

Q. Should I take a Basic Driver Improvement Course if my ticket
is for zero points?
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The Michigan Department of State mails a notice of eligibility to any
ticketed driver who is eligible, including those with zero-point tickets.
Drivers are never required to take a Basic Driver Improvement Course—it is
always optional. Each driver must decide whether they will benefit from taking
the course. Because insurance companies use a variety of factors to determine
insurance rates, it is possible that a driver's insurance rates may be affected
by a zero-point ticket. You may want to contact your insurance carrier to find
out if a zero-point ticket would affect your rates.

Q. Will I get an insurance discount for taking a Michigan Basic
Driver Improvement Course?
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Many insurance companies offer premium discounts to drivers who complete a
Basic Driver Improvement Course. You may want to check with your insurance carrier
before you register to make sure that they offer this benefit. If they do, your
Certificate of Completion can be used to demonstrate that you successfully
completed the course.

Q. Is your Basic Driver Improvement Course difficult to complete?
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We promise you'll love the ease and simplicity of our Basic Driver Improvement
Course. Our
easy-to-read Internet course is entertaining, informative, and loaded with
colorful graphics, videos, and cartoons. And we fill the
course with hilarious traffic jokes to make the experience more enjoyable. We
want you to laugh while you learn!

Q. How long does it take to complete a Basic Driver Improvement Course?
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Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Courses are required to last at least 4
hours for Internet-based instruction and 6 hours for classroom-based programs.
If you take the course online, however, you are free to take as long as you need.
The computer tracks your completed chapters as you proceed through the course.
If you log out and then sign back in, you'll be taken to our "Student Center"
page. There you'll be able to continue with the course right where you left off,
and you'll have access to completed chapters for review.

Q. I'm already an Internet student. How do I get back into the online
course?
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You may re-enter the online course, via the link on the home page of the site,
as many times as necessary to complete the program. If you are having problems
accessing the course, you may contact us for technical support by calling
800-878-3294 or by emailing support@cheapeasyfun.com.

All Michigan Basic Driver Improvement courses require students to pass a
50-question multiple-choice exam with 80% correct answers. If you should happen
to fail the final exam, you may attempt it again as many times as like before
your 60-day period of eligibility expires. But don't worry—it's not rocket
science, and the Internet course even incorporates quizzes at the end of each
chapter to help you review! So, sit back and relax. We'll have you back on the
road in no time!

Q. How does the Michigan Department of State know that I passed
your course?
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We electronically report your completion directly to the Michigan Department
of State.

You'll be emailed a Proof of Completion Receipt upon your successful completion of the course.
You may also have a paper Certificate of Completion mailed to you for a nominal fee. These documents
are for your records only; your official completion is reported electronically directly to the
Michigan Department of State. If you ever have a question about your completion or documentation,
we're here to help!

Q. How long after course completion until my driver's license
record is updated?
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The Michigan Department of State should update your record within 5 business days. The Department will
not notify you of the change to your record; you must purchase a copy of your driving record to verify the
update. (A notation at the bottom of the driving record indicates that you passed the course, and your record
will not show added points.)

A driver's record is available for $7 (paid in advance via check, money order, or credit card) from the
Record Lookup Unit through the Department of State website; these requests take up to two weeks to process. Or,
by paying $8 and showing your license at a Department of State branch office, you could walk out with your
driving record.

Unfortunately, there is a small cost for Basic Driver Improvement Courses. Tuition covers all of the
elements of a course, including immediate access to our website and the regular processing of your completion.
Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course providers are privately operated businesses; whether you sit in a
class or choose an online program, you will need to pay a similar fee. Our final course price is $37.95! And
we have the friendliest service and support in the industry!

You can pay for the course by check or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard,
Discover, or American Express). After you fill out the registration form, you
are linked to a secure page where payment is quick and effortless. The payment
process is encrypted, making your online purchase completely safe.

Our Internet site and student information are stored and transmitted safely
and securely, and none of your payment or personal information will ever be
released to any third party (except to the courts or the State of Michigan, as
requested, in compliance with the law). We do not give, sell, or provide your
email address to anyone (unless court/State requested). As an approved traffic
safety education provider and a company with a 35-year-old reputation for
quality and integrity, it's our job to ensure your information is safe and
protected. That's our promise to you and we guarantee it. And that's why over
2 million satisfied customers have completed our courses.

Q. How do I register for your Basic Driver Improvement Course?
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It's fast and simple. To register for our online course, just complete all
of the appropriate fields and you can get started right away!